some things you should know before playing in multiplayer:

[Devastator_Mech]

Thats different, i mean playing fair and square.

[IxianMace]

How was engi dropping not playing fair and square? I didn't cheat or anything. ???

[Devastator_Mech]

But you knew an AI has no defence against those attacks and ....... c'mon, common sense.

[IxianMace]

Well, if you want to beat an opponent (AI or human), why would you attack them where they are well defended, if you can hit them hard where it hurts? It's still playing fair and square, just using some devious tactics. ;D

[Devastator_Mech]

Then its not anymore.

[IxianMace]

Tactics are still playing fair and square. You don't win simply by running up to the enemy base and going nuts with everything you've got. Most of the time it doesn't work that way.

[Devastator_Mech]

Well thats how you play fair and square

[Big Mentat]

Oh comeon Anna, u're actin like the AI has feelings or summin. (its not his fault he's stupid :D)

[Devastator_Mech]

Well...... yea, they're stupid in all sorts of ways.

[IxianMace]

To put it simply, using tactics is still playing fair and square at the game. Take 1 Laser Tank vs 1 Minotaurus for example. Do you think the fight would be fair if the Laser Tank just stood there and shot the Mino while the Mino returned fire? The Laser Tank could win here easily, but if you want to play 'fair and square' then I guess it wouldn't stand a chance. ::)

[Devastator_Mech]

Thats why i rarely use Ordos, their unit is just too cheap.

[IxianMace]

The key to using Ordos, is micromanagement, experience, and just plain skill. Ordos units can be very effective, you just have to know how to use them properly. You might think they're 'cheap', but at least they're effective.

[Big Mentat]

R u kiddin? Ordos rule!!! The laser tanks r the best, cos they fire whilst on the move. But Ordos crap? NO WAY!

[Devastator_Mech]

So could mongoose?

[IxianMace]

Yes, but Mongoose turrets take turn slowly, the Mongoose does not self-repair, and it isn't as fast as the Laser Tank.

[Big Mentat]

I only ever use mongooses for defence against air attacks. They die way too easily otherwise.

[Devastator_Mech]

The well the mongoose has AA capability, its engine doesn't break down once been hit and its shots tracks.

[IxianMace]

Yes the shot may track, but Laser Tanks never miss their targets because the laser is an instant hit weapon.

[Devastator_Mech]

Then they hit rate is very close, but who has a more powerful hit?

[IxianMace]

The Mongoose had a more powerful hit, but the Laser Tank can regenerate after its been damaged. Meaning the Laser Tank can hit the Mongoose and slowly wear it down, while retreating and re-attacking after taking damage to regenerate.

[Devastator_Mech]

I'll doubt the laser could retreat after being hit.

[IxianMace]

Laser Tanks are much faster than Mongooses, and they have shields. The shield will absorb the initial damage. The Laser Tank can then retreat and recharge its shields and any health lost, and then keep wearing down the Mongoose again and again until the Mongoose is dead.

[Devastator_Mech]

c'mon, its not 1vs1.

[IxianMace]

Well in groups, Laser Tanks are even more effective against Mongoose. They can swarm one at a time, kill it all with 1 shot (if there's enough Lasers) and then retreat. Some Laser Tanks will probably die, but overall the Laser Tanks will emerge victorious.

[Devastator_Mech]

I only need one mno in that mongoose group and your lasers are dead.